PayPal Goods & Services Failed Me: A High-End Card Deal Disaster
Description
We kick off Part 1 with collector Zach Tarhini sharing a cautionary tale about a high-end Lionel Messi card deal that went sideways after paying by PayPal Goods & Services. Zach explains how the seller linked to Metaverse Cards refused to refund, PayPal twice ruled against him, and why their “for resale” carve-out left him exposed. We talk practical safeguards for private transactions, alternatives to consider, and how this kind of outcome could affect hobby confidence. Dan Bliss of Front Row Card Show joins at the end and reacts from a show-runner’s point of view.
Highlights
The deal: targeting a 2022 World Cup Messi Impeccable/Imminence auto and why Zach felt safe using Goods & Services
What went wrong: refund refusal, dispute timeline, and PayPal closing in the seller’s favor
The fine print: how a “for resale” interpretation can negate buyer protection
Risk management: reputational checks, marketplace layers, notes in payment, and when to prefer in-person deals
Broader impact: how fear around payments could ripple into bidding and liquidity
Dan Bliss on best practices for show transactions
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